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April 25, 2009 · Diamond DA20 C1 · N561CS

Townsend, GA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 25, 2009
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Townsend, GA
Aircraft
Diamond DA20 C1
Tail Number
N561CS
Operator
Savannah Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA09CA268

The airplane impacted a tree as the pilot was performing an aborted landing during his second attempt to land on Runway 2. The pilot reported encountering turbulence while en route and on approach. The recorded wind at an airport located 19 nautical miles northwest of the accident airport, about the time of the accident, was from 140 degrees at 8 knots. Runway 2 was 3,475 feet long, 41 feet wide, and was surrounded by trees. Winds at the airport were from the east at approximately 10 knots, as estimated by the pilot, and during the landing roll the airplane veered west of the runway centerline. The pilot applied right rudder; however, he was unable to correct for the drift. He subsequently added power to perform another aborted landing, but the airplane continued to track west and impacted a tree. The airplane received substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and the rear empennage sheared off from the fuselage. The pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions. He reported 169 hours of total flight experience; of which, 3 hours were in the accident airplane.

NTSB Probable Cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a landing roll with a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model airplane.

Full Narrative

The airplane impacted a tree as the pilot was performing an aborted landing during his second attempt to land on runway 2. The pilot reported encountering turbulence while enroute and on approach. The recorded wind at an airport located 19 nautical miles northwest of the accident airport, about the time of the accident, was from 140 degrees at 8 knots. Runway 2 was 3,475 feet long, 41 feet wide, and was surrounded by trees. Winds at the airport were from the east at approximately 10 knots, as estimated by the pilot, and during the landing roll the airplane veered west of the runway centerline. The pilot applied right rudder; however, he was unable to correct for the drift. He subsequently added power to perform another aborted landing, but the airplane continued to track west and impacted a tree. The airplane received substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and the rear empennage sheared off from the fuselage. The pilot did not report any preimpact mechanical malfunctions. He reported 169 hours of total flight experience; of which, 3 hours were in the accident airplane.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:20 EDT
Nearest AirportEagle Neck Airport (0nm)
Runway02
Runway Length3475 ft
Runway Width41 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftDiamond DA20 C1
Tail NumberN561CS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSavannah Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-240-B · Reciprocating · 110
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 36 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind140° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59
Altimeter30.31 inHg
Observation Time21:55
Weather SourceWFAC

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